OKEFENOKEE TRACK CLUB

Waycross, Georgia

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS!

IMPORTANT NOTCE:
Race results are due immediately following your race to get to the newspaper by Tuesday.
(Though we can't promise they will print them!)
If you won an award, please send full info: name, time, age & award.
It is your responsibility to get all the info to us on time if you want them in the newspaper or posted on the blog. A "Page" has been created on Face Book so we can share more photos within "albums." If you have various pictures from one event, send them all in! If you are on Face Book but not a Fan yet, search for Okefenokee Track Club and become a Fan!

Proper Dress Etiquette for Photo Ops - Men, you must wear a shirt!
Sports Editor will not print if you are half naked!
(Can't say that to our ladies because they would be arrested for indecent exposure without a shirt!)

If your email address changes and you wish to remain on the distribution list,
please send us your new email!
ALL track club emails go to otcwaycross@yahoo.com.

ELECTION OF 2010 OFFICERS

A meeting was scheduled to elect new officers for 2010 is scheduled for
Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm at the Holiday Inn.

Your officers for 2010 are:
Don Varnadore, President
Russell Keaton, Vice President
Mary Woodruff, Secretary
Robin Smith, Treasurer

I will continue to keep the blog updated. Mary will complete the race results and send them to me, along with pictures. I will also continue to post pictures on the track club Facebook page.

Birthday Wishes

OCTOBER: Phyllis Cochran (4), Jacob Kelley (5), Allie Caroline (10), Cynthia Waldron (12),
Rebecca Walsh (17), Melissa Thomas (21), Sharon Vickers (29).
NOVEMBER: Ben Bennett (2), Tiffany Cochran (2), Gracie Nimmer (2), Kevin Barnes (8), Larry Godair (14), Robin Smith (18), Rochelle Varnadore (18), Don Varnadore (19), Liz Williams (24),
Amanda Walsh (29), Lily Spivey (30).
DECEMBER: Heather Williams (2), Mamoun Alitarawneh (13), Jennifer H. Smith (24), Chloe Hersey (25), Jonathon Walsh (26), Bret Campbell (27), Lauren Fey (27), Debbie Yawn (28),
Brian Fey (29), Terri Humphrey (31).

2009 Darien Fall Festival 5K-November 7th

Three track club members participated in the Darien Fall Festival 5K. All returned home with trophies. (Race results not available for everyone.)

PHOTO: Phyllis Cochran, Ron Crosby, Rochelle Varnadore
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2009 Beach2Battleship Full & 1/2 Iron Distance Triathlon, November 7th


Cheryl Monroe: 12 hr. 50 min.
Moi Monroe: 13 hr. 25 min.

Per Cheryl, "I compare it to having a baby. Lots of fun and excitement, but once over, I do not want to do another one anytime soon!" I don't blame her! An entire day of triathloning? Not me! But I'm sure proud of them!
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Boston Mini-Marathon 2009

Several track club members participated in the Boston Mini-Marathon in Boston, GA on October 31. Race results not available at this time but here's a photo Don Varnadore, Reuben Flanders, Debbie Yawn & Mary Beth Strickland.
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror? 13K

Disney's Endurance Series, 2009 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror? 13K took place on October 24 in Orlando, Florida. Debbie Yawn and Don Varnadore participated with 3,245 other finishers. Don placed 634 overall with a time of 1:14:02. Debbie placed 1,671 overall with a time of 1:30:23.
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2009 Human Race 5K - October 10, 2009

Track Club members Bret & Jennifer Campbell ran in the Human Race 5K at St. Johns Towne Center in Jacksonville, FL, along with 857 other runners. Though sunny, hot and humid, Bret finished in 20:39. Jennifer finished in 32:21.
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AmeliaMan Olympic Distance Triathlon

On October 3, 2009, eight track club members participated in the AmeliaMan Olympic Distance Tri at Fernandina Beach.

Individual Results:
Shawn Ray Howell - 2:44:35 --6th AG 35-39
Cheryl Monroe - 2:44:49 -- 2nd Masters Female
Moi Monroe - 2:45:46 -- 3rd AG 50-54
Clay Culp - 2:56:41 -- 1st AG 55-59

Team Relay Results:
Team Beauty Before Age - 4th Place Overall
(Elizabeth Monroe, Robin Smith & Mary Woodruff)
Team Howell-Sasser - 6th Place Overall
(Christy Howell & Gina Sasser)

PHOTO: (L-R) Mary Woodruff, Robin Smith, Clay Culp, Cheryl Monroe, Moi Monroe



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2009 Harvest Run-September 19-Waycross

Race Director, Kevin Barnes, was pleased to have 125 registered runners at this year's Harvest Run, slightly higher than last year. Approximatley $2000 was raised for Mary Street Mission. He thanks each and every person who participated, and made it possibile to give such a large donation to this community mission. Race results for track club members are as follows:

Matthew Garmon - 17:11 - Overall Winner
Payton Joyner - 18:39 - 2nd Overall Winner
Barry Barnes - 21:13
Anna Champion - 22:40
Ron Crosby - 22:54 - Grand Master Male
Mamoun Alitarwneh - 23:01
Don Varnadore - 25:23
Mary Woodruff - 25:39
Mike Porter - 25:40
Kay Cook - 25:40
Jennifer Smith - 26:06
Allen Smith - 32:13
Mary Catherine Barnes - 34:08
Janna Summerall-Smith - 39:21

(I know many of you won trophies but do not have that information. Please send it to me so I can add it!)




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Vidalia Onion Sprint Triathlon

On September 19, several track club members participated in the Vidalia Onion Sprint Triathlon.

Bret Campbell - 1:12:34 - 3rd AG 30-34
Terri Humphrey - 1:23:08 - 3rd AG 55-59
Mary Woodruff - 1:31:12 - 1st AG 55-59
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For the Love of Tennis 5K - September 12

For the Love of Tennis 5K is a first time race to benefit the tennis team at Vidalia High School. There were over 100 runners, great for a first time race! The following track club members helped support this benefit run:

Bret Campbell - 20:10 - 1st AG 30-34
Jennifer Campbell - 32:01 - 3rd AG 30-34
Maysi Campbell - 41:32 - Age 14 & Under (1st 5K)
Marley Melton - 41:33 - Age 14 & Under
Mary Woodruff - 2nd Overall Woman
Lee Humprey - TNA

PHOTO - Standing L-R: Mary Woodruff, Lee Humprey, Jennifer Campbell, Stanford Tillman, Jerry Ban
Kneeling L-R: Bret Campbell, Maysi Campbell, Marley Melton

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Lumber City Farm Days 5K Race & 1 Mile

Okefenokee Track Club members represented us well at the Lumber City Farm Days Race on Saturday, September 12, 2009. They also enjoyed a post-race pancake breakfast hosted by the Lumber City Women's Club.

5K Results
Bret Campbell - 18:44 - Overall Male
Dewayne Walsh - 23:11
Ron Crosby - 23:18 - 1st AG 60-69
Terri Humphrey - 24:39 - 1st AG 40-49
Cathy Campbell - 24:57 - 1st AG 50-59
Mary Woodruff - 25:07 - 2nd AG 50-59
Don Varnadore - 26:10
Rebecca Walsh - 27:27
Amanda Walsh - 30:52
Larry Godair - 31:20
Debbie Yawn - 31:39
Frannie Godair - 35:29

1 Mile Results
Lee Humphrey - 5:32 - Overall Male Winner
Dewayne Walsh - 8:35 - 2nd AG 40-49
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